Chelsea Received a Huge Transfer Boost in Pursuit of Barcelona-Linked Winger.
Despite widespread speculation that Leeds United winger Raphinha would prefer a move to Barcelona, Chelsea remain a strong contender to sign the Brazilian.
According to a recent CBS Sports report by Ben Jacobs, Barcelona has finally matched the Blues' offer for Raphinha.
Laporta stated a few days ago that the deal has "no deadline." But Leeds has forced Barcelona to act because they (and Raphinha) want everything resolved as soon as possible. Raphinha has already been replaced by Luis Sinisterra at Leeds. Barcelona made their most recent offer yesterday, and negotiations are still ongoing today.
Although the South American is thought to prefer a move to Barcelona, Jacobs claims that the 25-year-old is also interested in playing for Thomas Tuchel.
Manager Jesse Marsch told Leeds Live earlier this week that he expects the ongoing saga to be resolved quickly.
"Raphinha returned to training today with a positive attitude," the American stated.
"I wouldn't commit to him going to Australia if things could move quickly in the next few days."
With talks set to conclude in dramatic fashion, Chelsea fans, in particular, will be eager to learn the winger's decision.
The Londoners appear to be on the verge of losing Hakim Ziyech, who is wanted by Serie A champions AC Milan, so Tuchel and new owner Todd Boehly will most likely prioritize bringing in some fresh wide-attacking talent.
Despite widespread speculation that Leeds United winger Raphinha would prefer a move to Barcelona, Chelsea remain a strong contender to sign the Brazilian.
According to a recent CBS Sports report by Ben Jacobs, Barcelona has finally matched the Blues' offer for Raphinha.
Laporta stated a few days ago that the deal has "no deadline." But Leeds has forced Barcelona to act because they (and Raphinha) want everything resolved as soon as possible. Raphinha has already been replaced by Luis Sinisterra at Leeds. Barcelona made their most recent offer yesterday, and negotiations are still ongoing today.
Although the South American is thought to prefer a move to Barcelona, Jacobs claims that the 25-year-old is also interested in playing for Thomas Tuchel.
Manager Jesse Marsch told Leeds Live earlier this week that he expects the ongoing saga to be resolved quickly.
"Raphinha returned to training today with a positive attitude," the American stated.
"I wouldn't commit to him going to Australia if things could move quickly in the next few days."
With talks set to conclude in dramatic fashion, Chelsea fans, in particular, will be eager to learn the winger's decision.
The Londoners appear to be on the verge of losing Hakim Ziyech, who is wanted by Serie A champions AC Milan, so Tuchel and new owner Todd Boehly will most likely prioritize bringing in some fresh wide-attacking talent.
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